Yanga, Simba SC seal Caf slots amid Champions League race

Tanzanian football powerhouses Young Africans (Yanga) and Simba have already secured places in next season’s Caf interclub competitions, but the battle to determine which clubs will feature in...

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Yanga (60 pts) and Simba (58 pts) have both secured CAF interclub berths, but the Champions League slot requires 8 and 10 more points respectively from their final 5 matches. The Federation Cup semifinals — with Yanga vs Azam and Simba vs Coastal Union — could allow all three clubs to represent Tanzania in CAF competitions next season, making each remaining fixture a dual-stakes event.

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Majuto Omary

Sports Reporter

Mwananchi Communications Ltd

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Yanga, Simba SC seal Caf slots amid Champions League race

Yanga, Simba SC seal Caf slots amid Champions League race

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